Quote from @Raj Kota: Welcome to the BiggerPockets forums!

As an example, around our area, it is predominantly occupied by a few big players (seems like @Rob Beland as well).  

Hey @Michael Kotas,Sorry to hear about your mother.One technique I often speak with real estate investing professionals is comparing alternatives.

Venu Kota is his name.

@Michael Kotas, Welcome to BP.Crowdfunding allows you to pool your money with other investors, so you can invest in larger and potentially higher quality assets than you could on your own.

@Timothy Riley @Rob Beland"... a landlord is a business person with lots of money and knowledge and the tenant is a poor idiot that knows nothing and can do no wrong."

I agree with @Rob Beland as I myself usually think long term out of the gate as Im sure do most investors.  

@Rob BelandAs always I always appreciate your feedback but I know I am going to be wanting some or all of these at some point, just a matter of price and when.Some of the list come from looking for that deal, like the business cards, to which I could have used at the REIA club I went to, where I got access to a potential "deal", well by deal I mean a guy trying to sell me a property for 100% appreciation because he smelled new guy on me, but you get the idea.

@Raghu Kota,To make the @ work, do the following:Hold down the shift key and type @?

Hi Dawn, I agree with @Rob Beland as to the utility of a project manager.